Medical Writer - Narratives
Job Overview:
The Medical Writer supports client engagements and internal requests, projects, and business development efforts by doing the necessary research, data collection, analysis, and interpretation; development of value messages, dossiers, reports and other written deliverables, modeling, educational materials; conducting stakeholder and market access research; working with programming and design; and presenting to clients as needed.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Content Development (basic understanding of):
The purpose of, and processes involved in, value communication within the healthcare sector.
The services FPA (Fortrea Patient Access) offers to its clients.
Product life cycle includes licensing, reimbursement, and market access processes.
Health economic concepts.
Different audience types, and how materials might be tailored to them.
Clinical and economic data - Ability to source relevant data, taking account of appropriate places to search for data; the quality of the source (e.g., journal); and the quality of the data (e.g., study design, trial size). Interpretation of basic statistics (e.g., p values, CIs, relative risk, hazard ratios).
Quickly become familiar with new therapy areas, with an understanding of what needs to be researched.
Draft content in line with the outline/approach required, in an appropriate style for the deliverable, including presenting data in a visually impactful and appropriate manner, including adapting from source if appropriate.
Implement directive changes with minimal supervision.
Accurate markup references.
Knowledge of American and UK (United Kingdom) English spelling and grammar.
Project Management:
Understanding of FPA staff structure and roles, internal processes, and key stages of development for different deliverables.
Thorough, accurate record-keeping (including SharePoint admin and Time and Labor).
Competent with Outlook, including booking meetings.
Good time management skills including Accurately estimating how long things take. Proactively keeping team leader informed about changes in timeline (over or under). Can juggle work on multiple projects.
Client Contact:
Prepared and able to actively participate in client calls and meetings.
Accurate, thorough notetaking at client meetings/teleconferences.
Can draft client correspondence in a concise, appropriate style
Can interact with clients in-person or over the phone in an appropriate, effective manner
Consultancy Team Support:
Can identify when they have spare capacity and proactively offer their help to others.
Good proofing and calculation checking skills.
Can develop appropriate slides and present at internal seminars.
Keeps up to date with Learning Path and other training requirements.
All other duties as needed or assigned.
Qualifications (Minimum Required):
A good life science undergraduate degree from a reputable university is required. Postgraduate qualifications such as MSc/MRes or PhD are preferred. Internal training on value communication, market access, pricing and reimbursement, health economics, modeling, statistics, referencing, proofing etc. provided.
Effective communication, organization, and analytical skills. Demonstrated proficiency in various software programs, including Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, and EndNote. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and to collaborate and work with peers to accomplish tasks assigned.
Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements
English Language Skills Required (Speaking/Writing/Reading).
Experience (Minimum Required):
Although previous full-time work experience is not required, the Medical Writer may have had part-time or summer employment in the health care field, with experience as a writer or in a comparable role preferred.
Preferred Qualifications Include:
A good life science undergraduate degree from a reputable university is required. Postgraduate qualifications such as MSc/MRes or PhD are preferred. Internal training on value communication, market access, pricing and reimbursement, health economics, modeling, statistics, referencing, proofing etc. provided.
Although previous full-time work experience is not required, the Medical Writer may have had part-time or summer employment in the health care field, with experience as a writer or in a comparable role preferred.
Strong communication, organization, and analytical skills. Demonstrated proficiency in various software programs, including Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, and EndNote. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and to collaborate and work with peers to accomplish tasks assigned.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
Normal office conditions.
Flexibility in working hours expected as necessary to meet project schedules.
Travel Requirements:
Up to 2% (up to 5 days year), 50% requires overnight stay. Travel is primarily within the UK and continental Europe.
Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.
The Medical Writer supports client engagements and internal requests, projects, and business development efforts by doing the necessary research, data collection, analysis, and interpretation; development of value messages, dossiers, reports and other written deliverables, modeling, educational materials; conducting stakeholder and market access research; working with programming and design; and presenting to clients as needed.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Content Development (basic understanding of):
The purpose of, and processes involved in, value communication within the healthcare sector.
The services FPA (Fortrea Patient Access) offers to its clients.
Product life cycle includes licensing, reimbursement, and market access processes.
Health economic concepts.
Different audience types, and how materials might be tailored to them.
Clinical and economic data - Ability to source relevant data, taking account of appropriate places to search for data; the quality of the source (e.g., journal); and the quality of the data (e.g., study design, trial size). Interpretation of basic statistics (e.g., p values, CIs, relative risk, hazard ratios).
Quickly become familiar with new therapy areas, with an understanding of what needs to be researched.
Draft content in line with the outline/approach required, in an appropriate style for the deliverable, including presenting data in a visually impactful and appropriate manner, including adapting from source if appropriate.
Implement directive changes with minimal supervision.
Accurate markup references.
Knowledge of American and UK (United Kingdom) English spelling and grammar.
Project Management:
Understanding of FPA staff structure and roles, internal processes, and key stages of development for different deliverables.
Thorough, accurate record-keeping (including SharePoint admin and Time and Labor).
Competent with Outlook, including booking meetings.
Good time management skills including Accurately estimating how long things take. Proactively keeping team leader informed about changes in timeline (over or under). Can juggle work on multiple projects.
Client Contact:
Prepared and able to actively participate in client calls and meetings.
Accurate, thorough notetaking at client meetings/teleconferences.
Can draft client correspondence in a concise, appropriate style
Can interact with clients in-person or over the phone in an appropriate, effective manner
Consultancy Team Support:
Can identify when they have spare capacity and proactively offer their help to others.
Good proofing and calculation checking skills.
Can develop appropriate slides and present at internal seminars.
Keeps up to date with Learning Path and other training requirements.
All other duties as needed or assigned.
Qualifications (Minimum Required):
A good life science undergraduate degree from a reputable university is required. Postgraduate qualifications such as MSc/MRes or PhD are preferred. Internal training on value communication, market access, pricing and reimbursement, health economics, modeling, statistics, referencing, proofing etc. provided.
Effective communication, organization, and analytical skills. Demonstrated proficiency in various software programs, including Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, and EndNote. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and to collaborate and work with peers to accomplish tasks assigned.
Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements
English Language Skills Required (Speaking/Writing/Reading).
Experience (Minimum Required):
Although previous full-time work experience is not required, the Medical Writer may have had part-time or summer employment in the health care field, with experience as a writer or in a comparable role preferred.
Preferred Qualifications Include:
A good life science undergraduate degree from a reputable university is required. Postgraduate qualifications such as MSc/MRes or PhD are preferred. Internal training on value communication, market access, pricing and reimbursement, health economics, modeling, statistics, referencing, proofing etc. provided.
Although previous full-time work experience is not required, the Medical Writer may have had part-time or summer employment in the health care field, with experience as a writer or in a comparable role preferred.
Strong communication, organization, and analytical skills. Demonstrated proficiency in various software programs, including Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, and EndNote. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and to collaborate and work with peers to accomplish tasks assigned.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
Normal office conditions.
Flexibility in working hours expected as necessary to meet project schedules.
Travel Requirements:
Up to 2% (up to 5 days year), 50% requires overnight stay. Travel is primarily within the UK and continental Europe.
Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.